9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act

This bill strengthens cybersecurity protections for the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program. It requires the program’s network administrator (receiving federal funding) and participating local crisis centers to report cybersecurity vulnerabilities or incidents within 24 hours. The program must coordinate with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Chief Information Security Officer to eliminate vulnerabilities. Additionally, the bill mandates a study by the Comptroller General on the hotline’s cybersecurity risks, to be completed within 180 days of enactment.